Installation, Operating and Maintenance Guide Part no. 780327-C
Contents Exposed Exposed Shower Mixing Valve Wall Cover Plate (x2) Strainer (x2) Fixing Screw (x2) Hexagon Key wall Plug (x2) Green Limiter - 7 litre Yellow Limiter - 5 litre Retainer (x2) Washer (x2) Orifice disc
Contents Concealed Shower Mixing Valve Concealing Plate Strainer (x2) Fixing Screw (x7) Hexagon Key Wall Plug (x7) Green Limiter - 7 litre Yellow Limiter - 5 litre Orifice disc Retainer (x2) Washer (x2)
Introduction Description The original Deluxe thermostatic available as exposed or concealed fitting, in a choice of chrome or antique gold. The fashionable Mixagé available exposed only, uses the beauty of antique gold and ghostly chrome, in a timeless and tasteful combination, The Deluxe and Mixagé ½" thermostatic single lever mixers incorporate a wax temperature sensing capsule which provides almost immediate repsonse to pressure and temperature changes of the incoming water supplies to maintain the selected temperature. The mixer has hot and cold inlet connections, with integral checkvalves fitted and a top or bottom outlet option for rigid or flexible shower fittings. Designation Thermostatic mixing valve ½" (DN15), without divertor, visible and concealed, moveable or fixed outlet, shower, vertical mounting. Note! DN15 is the Australian nominal size designation, adaptors are available to convert inlets or outlet to comply with AS 3688.
Specification General The installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out in accordance with instructions supplied and be installed by qualified and competent persons. Installations must comply with all Local and National Water Authority Regulations, and Building and Plumbing Regulations. Temperature Control Minimum cold water supply temperature: 5 C Maximum cold water supply temperature: 20 C Maximum hot water supply temperature: 85 C (a temperature of 60-65 C is recommended for ablutionary installations) Note! A suitable hot water temperature control device should be installed to reduce temperatures exceeding the above maximum hot water supply temperature. Minimum temperature differential between hot supply and outlet temperature: 10 C (eg. shower temperature 43 C: minimum hot supply 53 C) Factory pre-set temperature: 43 C Thermostatic control range: 38-45 C Operating pressures Minimum dynamic pressure (gravity): 0.1 bar (10 kpa) or 1 metre head of water Maximum dynamic pressure (mains): 6.0 bar (600 kpa) Maximum static pressure: 10 bar (1000 kpa) Maximum pressure differential: 5:1 (either supply) eg. Cold 1 bar (100 kpa): Hot 0.2 bar (20 kpa) For optimum performance, supply pressures should be equal. Note! A suitable pressure control device should be installed to reduce supply pressures exceeding the above maximum pressure specification (see Compatible Systems). Flow Performance Flow rates are open outlet with equal pressures Pressure Loss (bar) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Pressure Loss (kpa) 10 20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 Flow Rate (litres/minute) 8.0 12 17 22 26 29 42 52 60 66
Dimensions Exposed Exposed 34mm 170mm 150mm 150mm 138-145mm Connections: G½B supplied with 15mm compression fitting Concealed 26mm 180mm 80mm 145mm 152mm Connections: G½B supplied with 15mm compression fitting
Compatible Systems Instantaneous heated system Key Shower inc. non-return valves Isolating valve Tempering valve Pressure regulating valve Strainer Expansion vessel (optional) Gravity fed system Pumped system 1 metre Head Unvented mains pressure system Mains pressurised hot water system System includes: Expansion vessel Pressure relief valve Temperature relief valve Pressure reducing valve Energy cut-outs
Application Selection Table For optimum performance from the thermostatic mixing valve, use the table to match the supply system to the mixing valve. The table gives recommendations for flow limiter selection and bottom cap adjustment. Supply System Flow Limiter Cold Supply Hot Supply Cold Hot Comments 0.1 to 1.0 bar 0.1 to 1.0 bar No No Maximum pressure loss ratio 5:1 1 to 5 bar or Pumped 1 to 5 bar or Pumped Green (7 litre) Yellow (5 litre) # Use arrangement for pumped system Gravity 0.1 to 0.2 bar White Disc No Gravity 0.2 to 0.5 bar Green (7 litre) No Mains 1.5 to 10 bar Gravity above 0.5 bar Unvented Mains Pressurised Green (7 litre) Yellow (5 litre) Instantaneous Gas Water Heater Green (7 litre) Yellow (5 litre) Adjust Bottom Cap 1/2 turn anti-clockwise Instantaneous Electric Water Heater Green (7 litre) No Adjust Bottom Cap 1/2 turn anti-clockwise # Limiters can be fitted if water economy is required. Yellow (5 litre) limiter may not be necessary on some gas heaters. The bottom cap is factory set at 3/4 turn from fully closed position. IMPORTANT! -It is a requirement of Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters that a stable flow of water passes through the heater. This requirement can be satisfied by using a flow stabiliser fitted prior to the heater and should be adjusted to give a temperature of between 45-50 C from the heater. Fitting limiter or orifice disc and Bottom Cap adjustment Green - 7 litre Inlet elbow Mark Point Yellow - 5 litre White orifice disc Retaining ring Washer Limiter or orifice disc See Application Selection Remove wall bracket from mixing valve (see Installation). Peel off label to reveal Bottom Cap, with a marker pen, mark a point in-line with slot. Turn anticlockwise 1/2 turn using a screw driver.
Exposed Model Installation The installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out in accordance with instructions supplied and be installed by qualified and competent persons. Installations must comply with all Local and National Water Authority Regulations, and Building and Plumbing Regulations. 1. Determine the routes of the hot and cold supply pipework. The mixer can be fed from the top, rear or bottom. See Dimensions for pipe inlet centres. 2. Install supply pipework. Accessible isolating valves are recommended for maintenance. Rear Inlets Top Inlets Inlet pipes cut 16mm from centre of mixer. Note! Try fit of mixing valve to pipework, each inlet elbow can be unscrewed 1½ turns to allow for adjustment and location. Bottom Inlets 3. Remove the wall bracket from the rear of the mixer by loosening retaining on the underside of mixer with the hexagon key. 4. Use the wall bracket to mark hole positions. Drill wall and insert suitable wall plugs for fixing screws. 5. Fit bracket to wall using fixing screws. Ensure retaining hole for grubscrew is at the bottom. Inlet pipe 16mm from wall surface Important! Ensure supply pipework is flushed to clear debris before connecting mixer. Do not use sealing compounds on connections. 6. Offer mixing valve to pipework and tighten the wall bracket retaining screw. 7. Make connections to inlet supplies. Ensure inlet strainers supplied are fitted. 8. Fit shower kit, see separate installation guide. Wall plate (rear inlet only) Strainer
Installation Concealed Model 1. Determine the routes of the pipework. The mixer can be fed from the top or bottom. See Dimensions for pipe inlet centres. Mix Outlet Optional inlets and outlet 2. Channel wall to correct depth to accept mixer, the depth for mixer is 80mm to finished wall surface. 3. Install supply and outlet pipework, the outlet may be a fixed shower head or a wall outlet elbow (see shower kit). Note! Try fit of mixing valve to pipework, each inlet elbow can be unscrewed 1½ turns to allow for adjustment and location. 3. Remove the wall bracket from the rear of the mixer by loosening retaining on the underside of mixer with the hexagon key. 4. Use the wall bracket to mark hole positions. Drill wall and insert suitable wall plugs for fixing screws. 5. Fit bracket to wall using fixing screws. Important! Ensure supply pipework is flushed to clear debris before connecting mixer. 6. Offer mixing valve to pipework and tighten the wall bracket retaining screw. 7. Make connections to inlet supplies. Ensure inlet strainers are fitted. Make connection to outlet pipework and shower fitting. Note! Serviceable access to the unit should be provided for future adjustment and maintenance. 8. Finish wall surface, mark fixing holes on concealing plate, drill and fit suitable wall plugs. 9. Fix concealing plate to wall, the control lever will need to be removed to fit plate. Seal using suitable sealant behind or around plate. Hot Inlet Wall Bracket Cold Inlet
Commissioning Maximum Temperature Stop 1. Unscrew and remove the centre indice to reveal retaining screw. 2. Turn the shower control fully anticlockwise to the maximum temperature position. 3. Remove the retaining screw using a suitable screwdriver. Note! water will flow from the centre hole - this is normal. 4. Using a small thin bladed screwdriver, locate the temperature adjusting screw. 5. To increase temperature turn anticlockwise. To decrease temperature turn clockwise. 6. Use a suitable temperature measuring device to set the outlet temperature within the thermostatic control range (see Specifications). 7. Turn the shower off, replace the retaining screw re-fit the centre indice. 8. To check thermostatic response, run the shower and isolate the cold water supply. The outlet flow should cease within a few seconds. Decrease Temperature Increase Temperature
Operation Shower Control The central shower control operates the shower. The flow volume can not be controlled, only the temperature. Turning the shower control anticlockwise starts the sequence below: TEPID TEPID HOT HOT COLD COLD Off Off Cold TEPID TEPID HOT HOT COLD COLD Tepid Warm Hot Maximum
Fault Finder Fault No or reduced flow and/or fluctuating temperature. Maximum outlet temperature too hot or too cold. Maximum temperature too cold or runs cold after a short time (maximum temperature set or fully adjusted). Outlet flow too much. Only hot or cold water at outlet Shower will not shut off or leaking from body. No thermostatic fail safe. Cause - Shower head blocked. - Isolating valve partially closed. - Instantaneous boiler cycling on and off as flow rate/pressure too low. - Bottom cap setting incorrect. - Gravity head of water below minimum required. - Blockage in supplies/mixing valve. - Other draw offs in use causing pressure or temperature changes. - Supply pressures unequal. - Flow limiters incorrectly fitted. - Air lock in system. - Shower cross circulating. - Maximum temperature incorrectly set. - Hot water is less than 10 C above the outlet temperature required. - Insufficient hot water supply or storage (running out of hot water). - Instantaneous boiler not igniting as water flow rate/pressure too low. - Flow limiters incorrectly fitted. - Inlet supplies reversed/backwards. - Inlet supplies blocked. - Seal damage or wear. - Scale build up inside mixer. - Inlet pressures above maximum recommendations. - Inlet temperatures not within specification. - Piston assembly jammed. - Thermostat failure. - Debris trapped in mechanism. - Inlet supplies reversed. Rectification - Clear debris from shower head. - Open valve. - Adjust bottom cap setting. Check boiler settings are correct. Contact boiler manufacturer. - Adjust bottom cap setting. - Raise tank or fit pump. - Dismantle and check for debris. Flush supplies before refitting. - Do not use other draw offs whilst showering. - See maximum pressure differential in Specifications. - Check Application Selection. - Check System Requirements for correct installation method. - Check non return valves and condition of seals. - Reset maximum temperature. Refer to Instructions. - Adjust tank temperature to 60-65 C. Ensure hot water is up to temperature. - Check tank or heater capacities. Low capacity equals shorter showering time. - Adjust bottom cap setting. Increase flow through system. Increase pressure in system. Check for blockages. Contact boiler manufacturer. - Check Application Selection. - Ensure supplies are connected correctly to hot and cold inlets. - Clean out debris. - Renew all seals. - Dismantle and check for debris. - Ensure supply pressures are within Specification. Fit pressure regulating valve if necessary. - Check inlet temperatures, hot supply should be 10 C higher than shower outlet temperature. - Dismantle and check for debris. - Replace thermostat. - Dismantle and check for debris. - Ensure supplies are connected correctly to hot and cold inlets.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning Many household cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances, and should not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned using a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, rinsed with clean water and wiped dry with a soft cloth. Routine Maintenance The frequency and extent of attention required will vary according to prevailing site and operational conditions, however a 12 monthly maintenance schedule is recommended. If the shower mixer has operated satisfactorily for some time, but performance has has been degraded, please check the Fault Finder section to identify the problem. Maintenance Check List Worn or damaged seals and washers Damaged seal faces Thread wear Incorrect adjustment Component failure Debris or limescale build-up Service Guide 1. Isolate hot and cold supplies. 2. Unscrew and remove ceramic indice from the control lever. 3. Remove retaining screw (1) from centre of control lever, remove control lever. 5. Access to the thermostat (8), piston assembly (9) and return spring (10), once the head assembly has been removed. Disassemble Head 6. Ensure spindle turned fully anticlockwise. 7. Using a suitable flat tool, at least 4mm thick, inserted thru slots in half cartridge (7) and a spanner 29mm A/F, unscrew the two parts. 8. Remove the circlip (2) and push spindle (3) from head. 9. Unscrew Spindle from shut-off spindle (5). 10. Using a flat bladed screwdriver remove adjusting screw (6) from inside shut-off spindle. 11. To access the bottom cap (11) and inlet filters (12) the mixer has to be removed from the wall bracket. 12. Remove all seals and washers and soak metal components in a kettle descalent, following descalent manufacturers instructions. 13. Replace worn or damaged seals or washers. 14. Ensure seals are fitted to their respective components. Grease seals and components marked thus. Note! Half cartridge (7) must be assembled to head (3) using anaerobic thread retainer suitable for potable water. 15. Reassemble the components. Assembly is reversal of the dismantling sequence. Important! To set the bottom cap correctly, screw the bottom cap up to stop, mark slot position and unscrew ¾ of a turn. Check bottom cap setting in Application Selection. 4. Using a spanner 29mm A/F on the flats of the head (3), unscrew anticlockwise and remove.
Spare Parts SK1500-10## Concealing Plate 11 SK1500-11## Wall plates SK1500-12 Flow Limiter 12 10 9 8 7 SK1500-7## Antique Cartridge SK1500-9## Elbow Assembly SK1500-3 Thermostat & Piston 6 5 4 3 2 1 Items included in Seal Kit: SK1500-1 ## Denotes finish: CP (chrome) GP (gold) SK1500-8## Antique Lever Denotes: grease component SK1500-15## Ceramic Lever and Cap
Product Support Guarantee This product is guaranteed against faulty materials and workmanship for 12 months from date of purchase. For the guarantee to be valid, the unit must be installed by a competent person, in accordance with the instruction booklet. Any part found to be defective during the guarantee period, will (at our option) be repaired or replaced, free of charge, provided the unit has been installed, and properly used in accordance with the instruction booklet. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. Renaissance Traditional Bathrooms Pty Ltd, PO Box 495, Scarborough, Western Australia 6622. Agent: Tel: +61 8 9443 6901 Fax: +61 8 9443 5042 www.renaissancebathrooms.com.au The company reserve the right to alter product specifications without prior notice.